"It's just been such a great journey and I found a new confidence within myself," she said. "I'm still the same person, I'm just ready to let her shine a little bit more and hopefully inspire others as well."

Allen, who revealed that both her mother and her sister have made positive changes in their lives, also explained that she is sticking to her diet and tough fitness regime.

"I work out at 6am, 2 in the afternoon or 10pm at night, depending on what I have during the day," she said. "But all I know is I have to get it in - there are no more excuses."